Compulsion Games, developer of We Happy Few, showed more of its upcoming adventure game South of Midnight during the Xbox Showcase this evening – and let us know the project will arrive for PC and Xbox Series X/S at some point next year, in 2025.
A meaty trailer showed off stylish action as well as a bit of gameplay, as its heroine scampered around the bayou, rode a big talking fish, dodged a titan-sized alligator and clambered up a church tower to ring a ruddy large bell.
Throughout, South of Midnight looked visually stunning – especially impressive as the environment magically changed from tangled toxic branches to lush surroundings.
South of Midnight – Gameplay Reveal – Xbox Games Showcase 2024 It’s a shame we have to wait until 2025, but this one looks it’ll be worth the wait. And, of course, it’s on Xbox Game Pass day one.
